Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

shallot, finely minced

3 cloves

garlic, finely minced

1 tsp

freshly grated ginger

1/2

red bell pepper, finely diced

2 tsp

red Thai curry paste

2 cups

diced pineapple (about 1 whole pineapple, peeled and core removed)

3 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tbsp

sesame oil

3 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tbsp

lime juice

For the rice:

2 cups

Jasmine rice

3 cups

water

1 tsp

salt

Optional (but highly recommended) toppings:

Chopped cilantro

Chopped peanuts

Sliced green onions

Lime juice (to taste)